CCSO: On March 12, 2025, at approximately 8:59 AM, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a deceased individual at Johnson Mill Pond, a county park situated between Coquille and Myrtle Point. Deputies arrived at the scene and discovered a male, later identified as Larry Burkhow, who had succumbed to apparent homicidal violence. With no immediate clues or leads, deputies initiated an extensive investigation, conducting canvassing and interviews. Support was sought from nearby agencies, including the Oregon State Police, Coos Bay Police, Coquille Police, and Myrtle Point Police, who all contributed to the investigation efforts. After pursuing several leads, authorities identified Elaine Warner, aged 57, as a person of interest. Warner was contacted in Brookings, Oregon, and consented to an interview. Following the interview, she was arrested on charges of second-degree murder. Further investigation revealed a second suspect, Michael Finley, aged 60. The investigative team, aided by patrol deputies and the United States Marshal’s Service, launched a search for Finley after obtaining an arrest warrant. He was apprehended by patrol deputies near Langlois, Oregon, in the early hours of March 15, 2025. The investigation spanned approximately 68 hours, with all involved officers working relentlessly. Both Finley and Warner remain in custody.

WHEN: Mar 12, 2025 at 08:59 AM
WHERE: Johnson Mill Pond
SUSPECTS:
Michael George Finley  LODGED
Elaine Ellen Warner  LODGED

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